Utah, Usa · Ikon
Solitude
Discover uncrowded slopes and perfect powder in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Features 82 runs across 1200 acres European-style village and legendary Honeycomb Canyon.
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
15 Nov 2025
Closes
29 May 2026
Days open
195
Annual snow
42ft
The Overview
Discover uncrowded slopes and perfect powder in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Features 82 runs across 1200 acres European-style village and legendary Honeycomb Canyon.
2,497ft
Vertical
82
Runs
1,200 acres
Skiable
42ft
Annual snow
Ikon
Pass
The Terrain
82 runs across 1,200 acres skiable
Solitude spreads 82 runs across 1,200 acres skiable of terrain. It leans intermediate at 43%, with 5 beginner runs to find your feet and 42 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
82
runs
82 runs across 4 grades
Beginner5 runs · 6%
Intermediate35 runs · 43%
Advanced25 runs · 30%
Expert17 runs · 21%
Time it right
When to visit Solitude
Solitude's season typically runs 15 Nov 2025 to 29 May 2026, roughly 195 days on snow. Check the live conditions before locking in your dates.
Season 2025 - 2026
15 Nov 2025
Opens
29 May 2026
Closes
195
Days open
42 ft
Annual snow
Getting there
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Trail map & terrain
Terrain split
82
runs
Beginner6%
Intermediate43%
Advanced30%
Expert21%
1,200 acres skiable486 hectares
Resort Stats
Elevation
Base7,992ft
Summit10,489ft
Annual snowfall
42ft
Season
2025 - 2026
15 Nov 2025 - 29 May 2026
Trail coverage
82 runs
1,200 acres (486 ha)
Solitude ski trails
Solitude offers 82 runs across a mix of difficulties. The terrain split and trail map here show how the mountain breaks down so you can plan a day that suits your group.
- • Match runs to your ability - the terrain split shows how much of Solitude is beginner, intermediate and advanced.
- • Check grooming and open-run status against the live conditions before committing to the upper mountain.
- • Early season and after fresh snow, favour the lifts serving your preferred grade to make the most of the day.
More Solitude intelligence: trail map, lift system, resort overview.